UK WEATHER forecast heavy rain and scattered showers as wet downpours strike the country with snow expected in some areas.

After a week of warm and dry weather across the country, the UK can expect heavy showers and snow in highland areas. The Met Office’s Alex Deakin explained that the UK will have spots of sunshine however large areas will see rain. Mr Deakin said: “Tuesday promises a bit of a chilly start, there will be some sunshine for many but there will also be some wet weather around too.